I’m still waiting as wellapplied (12/1) and was sent to the committee for review (12/23)
Joining you waiting for epi... I applied 12/1 and was sent for review 12/18. Hopefully we hear back soon the suspense is killing me!
At an admissions session this summer, they said about 50%, but I'm not sure how that number breaks down by department or how it's impacted by the pandemic.
I got this too, but I was so hopeful for a decision. 😭
SAME lol also not hopeful bc i only got verified on the 19th after submitting in early december so idek whats going on
Hi! I actually ended up emailing the schools asking them to consider my app without the GRE. Congrats on your acceptances!
Omg I did CCCP! In the summer of 2018. What a small world lol
This PDF of commonly asked questions from Columbia's virtual open house a few months ago has the 2020 class sizes for all degree programs, hope it helps!
www.petersons.com
Congratulations!!! Do you mind if I ask when you submitted? Tulane is actually my top choice and I'm anxious lol
Jan 12th!
I’m a UCLA cc transfer too, also interested in LGBTQ health and homelessness! Congrats on Emory 🙂
I was told by UCLA Fielding admissions that they do not prioritize UCLA undergraduates or alumni. I think of those who are accepted to a certain program, people who went there for undergrad might be more likely to accept the offer. But there could also be some unconscious bias in admissions ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I think it can depend on the school. For me, I know that it was said that getting into grad school at UNC as a UNC undergrad was harder but that’s because undergrad has almost 20,000 students and the mph programs has small numbers and the grad programs value diversity. This was just what I was told from other students during undergrad, not a hard fact. So I think they value all applicants equally but also want diversity in terms of undergrad education and background. I just got rejected from UNC last week 😔 but I also knew it was a long shot. The MCH program is not super big so I knew spots were limited and I doubted they would favor UNC undergrads in the process. Plus my stats aren’t super great. Again, I really don’t know what admissions think about their alumni in the process but this is my thought.
WOw! super helpful thanks! Was worried about cohort size
I'm 99% positive Berkeley doesn't prioritize either from what I've heard because Berkeley has a 4+1 program for their undergrads.
I have always heard that schools dont want students to stay at the same university in order for the students to experience a variety of knowledge across multiple schools however, many of my TAs in undergrad were alumni.
That's what I noticed too so that's why I was wondering! I also work for my university and on my application it asked if I was affliated and to provide my employee ID. My thought is that schools usually offer admissions to the students that went there for undergrad because they believe students would most likely accept the offer. But then again, who knows!
lol my work also doesn't know I'm leaving...
I want to apply but there's a $40 fee to apply on their website in addition to the $50 sophas app and there's no difference between them.
Congrats on your acceptance! Can I ask when your app was sent for review and what program you applied to? I’m still waiting to hear back from the community oriented primary care program and my app was sent for review 1/6 🙁
How long did it take for the student to reach out to you? They said a student would reach out but I haven’t heard anything yet
I go to Drexel now and that didn't happen for me LOL. I applied to Drexel's MPH in EH and got rejected but got into NYU and Tulane. hmmmmmm what does that say.
Whichever is cheaper. If cost is the same, I would lean towards UPenn
Its tough but I would go with UPenn. I go to Drexel now and let me tell you lol. The school isnt that bad but its notorious for being extremely expensive and the quarter system is rough. Basically, you have 10 week quarters then finals. If you like miss a week you will behind. The saving grace for this school is its Co-op program which is one of the best.
She reached out to me within a few hours. I think it just depends. I've read that some students reached out after a week or two
I went to Penn for my undergrad and worked in Philly for a couple years, so just speaking from that perspective. If you're looking to stay/work in Philly or that region, I feel like an MPH from either school would be fine, but Penn definitely has more recognition beyond that region. Penn's program is also very interdisciplinary, which means a lot of opportunity to take classes in Penn's other (really highly ranked) schools, like Wharton, engineering, or the law school, if that is something that interests you. I think going to Penn would also provide more opportunity to work/do research with their hospital, which is more prestigious, or other research centers (there is an insane amount of research going on at that school). I can't really speak to opportunities at Drexel. I know Penn doesn't have a dedicated public health school, so Drexel may have more dedicated supports for MPH students, which is something to consider.
They told me their scholarship process was delayed and that all students will be notified by March 1.
applied (12/1) and was sent to the committee for review (12/23)
